Microsoft recently confirmed that some Windows 11 users are having issues with built-in applications in the new upgrade where they just don’t work properly or fail entirely.

The Windows OS developer has made it known that the main cause of this issue is a certificate issue.

According to Microsoft, the problem with Windows 11 is caused by the company’s digital certificate that expired on Oct. 31st. Below are the issues.

• Snipping Tool
• Accounts page and landing page in the Settings app (S mode only)
• Start menu (S mode only)
• Touch Keyboard, Voice Typing, and Emoji Panel
• Input Method Editor user interface (IME UI)
• Getting started and Tips

The company has however released a Windows 11 update KB5008295 which is meant to help fix the problem and is only available for Windows Insiders, Beta, and Release Preview Channels.

For those not signed up with the Windows Insider Program, the company offers the following workaround to this Windows 11 bug:

Partial Resolution: Microsoft will automatically update affected devices with KB5006746 released October 21, 2021, to resolve the following issues:

• Touch Keyboard, Voice Typing and Emoji Panel
• Input Method Editor user interface (IME UI)
• Getting started and Tips

In the case of the Snipping Tool issues, Microsoft said Windows 11 users can make use of the Print Screen key and Paint to edit their screenshots.

It also made it known that it’s currently working on fixing the Snipping Tools and the S mode issues while updated fixes will be provided soon enough.

What is yet unknown is how many people across the globe are experiencing these issues.

Some Windows 11 users have suggested changing the system date to October 30 and then launching the Snipping Tool to avoid the problem. You can then change the date back to the current one once the app is loaded.

Until Microsoft release an official update to fix the issues, hands are tied and we might just have to wait to see what’s up.